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S13 BLU

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,089 mi
Last recorded44,089 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 BLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 44,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 32,459 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 27,062 miles

Nearside Rear play in suspension hub

Offside Rear play in suspension hub

Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,612 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 18,216 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's are heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 14,535 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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S13 BLU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S13 BLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S13 BLU registered?

S13 BLU is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for S13 BLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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